Head of Procurement at Commonwealth Bank

The Commonwealth Bank Group is executing a plan to enter and disrupt the South African banking market. This will be achieved through a combination of innovative technology platforms, simple transparent and relevant customer offers, unique and differentiated partnerships and a distinctive focus on digital banking. Our strategy is one of financial inclusion – we are looking to breaking down the barriers to participation in the formal financial system. We will do this through a combination of this ultra-low cost innovative digital banking proposition together with an emphasis on financial literacy where we will deliver the knowledge and understanding that is a prerequisite to trust and participation.

As a values-led organization, we live by accountability, collaboration, integrity, service and excellence and our vibrant leaders are approachable, energized and open to create an inspiring place where people thrive and talent excels.

The purpose of the role:

This role will drive efficient and effective decision making around the procurement strategy and composition of our supplier base, driving productivity and delivering world class outcomes.

You will:

• Participate in short and medium term decisions concerning the organisation's IT strategy and direction.
• Overseeing the management of third party relationships.
• Identifying and evaluating new organisations and product offerings as potential outsource providers for the organisation.
• Building relationships with suppliers with the view to create strategic partnerships that are mutually beneficial.
• Participating in short and long term planning, utilising risk management assessments and making independent decisions concerning procedures based on an understanding of the organisation's dynamics.
• Understanding business requirements and goals to advise the most appropriate sourcing approach
• Engaging the appropriate set of stakeholders to develop and gain endorsement for sourcing activities
• Executing sourcing transactions, in alignment with the Business and Sourcing Strategy and negotiating a binding contractual agreement
• Facilitating and resolving commercial disputes
• Responsible, with the Risk organisation, for identifying and managing risk of deals with internal and external stakeholders, escalating as required
• Providing support and coaching to people
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with critical processes and policies and continuous improvement of procedures and policies

What will make you successful?

• 7-10 years' in a Senior Procurement Management Role
• Astute in the management and operation of suppliers/supply chains with proven ability to assess the capability of suppliers, their improvement plans and commercial proposals.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with service providers, while negotiating best terms for the organisation's business units.
• Familiarity with IT technical environment.
• Ability to understand outsourcing contracts and seek timely advice on technical and operational perspective from both internal and external sources to ensure the most favourable commercial outcome.
• Project and contract management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
• Tertiary Qualification in a related discipline e.g.: IT, Business or Commerce and / or procurement accreditation

We offer you the opportunity to expand your career surrounded by a skilled and successful group of individuals. Our remuneration packages are highly competitive and you will have access to a range of exclusive and exciting benefits.

We are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, supporting diversity. All information will be held in the strictest of confidence.